Sociology at Moravian University

Moravian's sociology program puts graduates in a difficult first year, with starting earnings of just $26,583—about $8,000 below both the national and Pennsylvania medians for sociology degrees. At the 5th percentile nationally and 25th percentile in Pennsylvania, this ranks among the weaker outcomes in the state, where comparable programs at King's College and Arcadia University produce double or significantly higher starting salaries.

The program's saving grace is strong earnings growth: graduates see a 58% jump to $41,862 by year four, which helps recover the slow start. The $27,000 debt load is manageable relative to first-year earnings (1.02 ratio), though that initial year will likely require financial support from family or additional work. Compare this trajectory to Pennsylvania's stronger sociology programs, which offer both higher starting salaries and better immediate return on investment.

For families considering Moravian, the key question is whether your student can weather that first year earning roughly $2,200 per month before taxes. The program eventually delivers respectable mid-career earnings, but the path there is steeper than at most Pennsylvania schools offering sociology. If your child has other Pennsylvania options—particularly King's, Arcadia, or Wilkes—those offer significantly better financial security right out of college.